This is the perfect weeknight dessert. I microwave them when we are sitting down to eat, and they are perfect for dessert time. I have been playing with many flavor combinations, and will continue to add them to this blog post as I come up with them.
Serves 4
PROCEDURE:
Place 4 wet ramekins or coffee mugs on a microwaveable platter. Mix all the ingredients and divide batter evenly among the ramekins. Top each container of batter with the fillings. Microwave for 2-2.5 minutes on high, then let cool for a few minutes. Top with a sprinkling of powdered sugar, whipped cream, or ice cream, and serve warm.
INGREDIENTS:
Chocolate:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons olive oil. Recommended fillings: miniature chocolate candies; chocolate chips; peanut butter; Nutella; pie filling; jam
Vanilla:
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Coconut, guava, and cream cheese:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez), 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons olive oil. Filling: 1 inch piece of guava paste and 1 inch piece of cream cheese.
Key Lime Pie:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon grated lime zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons olive oil. Extras: graham cracker crumbs packed in the bottom of the cup before pouring batter, and lime curd injected with a squeeze bottle after baking.
Serves 4
PROCEDURE:
Place 4 wet ramekins or coffee mugs on a microwaveable platter. Mix all the ingredients and divide batter evenly among the ramekins. Top each container of batter with the fillings. Microwave for 2-2.5 minutes on high, then let cool for a few minutes. Top with a sprinkling of powdered sugar, whipped cream, or ice cream, and serve warm.
INGREDIENTS:
Chocolate:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons olive oil. Recommended fillings: miniature chocolate candies; chocolate chips; peanut butter; Nutella; pie filling; jam
Vanilla:
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Coconut, guava, and cream cheese:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez), 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons olive oil. Filling: 1 inch piece of guava paste and 1 inch piece of cream cheese.
Key Lime Pie:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon grated lime zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons olive oil. Extras: graham cracker crumbs packed in the bottom of the cup before pouring batter, and lime curd injected with a squeeze bottle after baking.
